Reuters: Mattis says 'I believe there was a chemical attack in Syria'
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told Congress on Thursday he believed there was a chemical attack in Syria and that the United States wanted inspectors on the ground to collect evidence, warning that job became more difficult as time passes.
"I believe there was a chemical attack and we are looking for the actual evidence," Mattis told a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee, warning one of his top concerns about any U.S. military strike was preventing an "out-of-control" escalation in that country's war, in which Russia, Iran, Turkey and others have taken sides.
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WNU Editor: U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has just admitted that the U.S. has no actual evidence of a chemical attack, relying instead on media and social media accounts ....
.... "I believe there was a chemical attack and we are looking for the actual evidence," Mattis told a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee
I can now understand why President Trump made the decision to hold back on a military strike on Syria this morning .... Is President Trump Stepping Away From Launching A Military Strike Against Syria?
Update: The Russian press is jumping all over this .... Pentagon Does Not Have Evidence of Chlorine, Sarin Use in Syria’s Douma - Mattis (Sputnik)
Update #2: I would like to know what is the evidence that French President Macron is boasting he has .... Syria 'chemical attack': France's President Macron 'has proof' (BBC).
